Kian Capital Majority Recapitalizes The Eastwood Company

Kian Capital Majority Recapitalizes Charles Products, Inc.

January 10, 2019

Consumer Products

Kian Capital completed a majority recapitalization of Charles Products, Inc. (CPI), a long-standing provider of custom merchandise to zoos, museums, aquariums, theme parks and other tourist attractions, partnering with management. Terms were not disclosed; Glen Heitmann was promoted to CEO and Kian said it will provide institutional capital and strategic support to drive the company's next phase of growth.

The Eastwood Company Acquires Yost Vises

July 14, 2021

Manufacturing

The Eastwood Company, a Kian Capital-backed e-commerce provider of automotive tools, completed an add-on acquisition of Yost Vises from the Nelis family. The deal brings the century-old Yost Vises product line into Eastwood’s portfolio to expand its workholding and vises offering for DIY automotive enthusiasts, woodworkers and metalworkers and to drive cross-sell and e‑commerce growth.

Kian Capital Recapitalizes T Sportline

June 17, 2021

E-Commerce

Kian Capital completed a majority recapitalization of T Sportline, a Los Angeles-based e-commerce leader in the Tesla aftermarket, partnering with founders Jon Pek and Elie Rothstein who will remain involved in operations. The investment positions T Sportline to expand product lines, enter new channels, and accelerate growth as part of Kian's automotive aftermarket platform strategy.

KLH Capital Majority Recapitalizes eTech Environmental & Safety Solutions

September 1, 2023

Environmental Services

KLH Capital has completed a majority recapitalization of eTech Environmental & Safety Solutions, partnering with eTech's management team. eTech, based in Odessa, Texas, is an environmental remediation and waste management services provider with over 125 field technicians; the transaction provides liquidity to Taglich Private Equity and will support eTech's geographic and service expansion across the United States.

Oak Hill Capital Joins Warburg Pincus in Recapitalization of Kestra Holdings

September 30, 2022

Financial Services

Kestra Holdings, an Austin-based wealth management platform, completed a recapitalization in which Oak Hill Capital acquired the minority equity position previously held by funds managed by Stone Point Capital, while Warburg Pincus remains the majority investor. The transaction brings a new private capital partner to support Kestra’s continued scaling, platform investments and capability expansion across its wealth management businesses.

Kingswood Capital Management Acquires MEC

October 30, 2020

Retail

Kingswood Capital Management, LP completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of MEC (Mountain Equipment Co-op) through Canada’s Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. Kingswood said it will preserve most stores and staff, invest in MEC's retail and online experiences, and lead the business from a Vancouver headquarters under CEO Eric Claus.